Sexual Health Wirral is supporting national HIV Testing Week, a nationwide campaign to encourage testing and help reduce transmission rates of HIV. You may have seen the recent Coronation Street storyline where Seb, a young, straight male, has just found out he has become infected with HIV after having sex with somebody who was carrying the virus. This just shows that although some people are deemed higher risk - men who have sex with men, people from different ethnic backgrounds, people who share needles - it’s really important everyone gets tested to be sure.

The team are encouraging anyone who hasn’t had an HIV test to come along to one of their clinics and have a test. Even if you’ve had a test, but have changed your sexual partner it’s important to have another test.

Testing for HIV has never been easier. It’s confidential and free from our Sexual Health Wirral Service and anyone accessing their everyday clinics can ask for an HIV test.